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“How conscience tells us that we ought to be fair, nobody knows. This we can say: we don't know it just from being told, we don't know it from the five senses, and we don't know it by inference from prior knowledge. We just know it. The knowledge is "underived.”

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Book:What We Can't Not Know: A Guide
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What We Can't Not Know: A Guide

This book delves into the philosophical and practical aspects of knowledge, examining how we acquire, process, and utilize information in our daily lives. more

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J. Budziszewski
J. Budziszewski

J. Budziszewski is a renowned scholar and professor known for his contributions to the field of philosophy. He has conducted extensive research in ethics and moral philosophy, particularly in the areas of religious ethics and natural law theory. Born in 1952, Professor Budziszewski has gained a reputation in the academic community through his teaching and research at various prestigious universities. more

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